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The Reporter. (Akron, Ohio), 1989-04-15

The Reporter. (Akron, Ohio), 1989-04-15 page 1

<3V T <> r u 'Ije Reporter ?Akron ? Canton VOL.XXNO.29 ? Cleveland ? Columbus ? Elyria ? Lorain ? Mansfield ? Oberlin ? Ravenna ? Sandusky ? Warren ? Youngstown ? Northeast Ohio APRIL 15, 1989 THRU APRIL 22, 1989 A Cight In Clhe Darkness 25 CLNTS FUR COPY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT TO BE ACHIEVED FOR ALL Our Children Need More Love Children are born with the building blocks to become generous adults. Parents can help ensure that their children's capacity to give is realized by encouraging their generous impluses beginning in early childhood. "We see signs of generosity very early in behavior better described as imitative," said Paul Stein, associate director of the child and adolescent pyschotherapy training program at the Institute of Psychoanalysis in Chicago. While being fed, for example, some babies offer food back to theii; mothers, Stein says. He adds, "The best way to teach generosity is by sincere example, begin ning with how you treat your children and others."Renowned educator and expert on child development, Maria W. Piers, also stresses the importance of setting a good example, but points out that children are naturally selfish and cautions against trying to subdue all of a child^s selfish impulses. She adds that children's selfish impulses begin to deminish after age six as they begin to identify more strongly with their peers than their nts and are particubeingaccepted.'Though preadolescents and adolescents are inclined towart intolerconcerned about ance, they also are growing intellectually and becoming more idealistic; fiercely loyal to friends and causes, hence, generous," Piers says. At this time in their lives, children may be strongly influenced by teachers, clergymen and community group leaders. Highly responsive to reward and praise from valued adults, they can be encouraged to give of themselves for reasons of compliance, Stein says. One way to encourage generosity in school-age children is by involving them in timely community philanthropic efforts. Group seal collection campaigns that raise money for worthy causes are one way to tap into the competitive nature of this age group, giving children the opportunity to "compete to do good," Stein says. This addition to donating a percentage of sales during the promotional period, Scott donates 5 cents for every Universal Product coce (UPC) symbol consumers collect from Scott products and turn in by June 30, 1989. Ronald McDonald Houses are residences were families can stay while their seriously-ill children or youth organization public service project. Piers says, 'Team experiences in giving can help school-age children de velop pride in conquering their self-centeredness." As teenagers begin to be generous on their own, Stein says; parents can encourage teens to volunteer for community service. Until children are ready to give on their own or as part of a group, Piers and Stein offer the following suggestions for fostering generosity in younger children: ?Accept and pretend to enjoy food offered by an infant. *When babies offer you a toy but don't want to relinquish it, simply smile and say thank you. Don't try to take away the toy. Gently encourage toddlers to help with simple household tasks such as folding dinner napkins. ?Encourage three to five-year-old children to help with house choreson a more regular basis. ^Should your child strike another child for taking away a toy, give the other child a substitute plaything, and suggest to your own child less aggressive ways to get a toy back from a playmate. ""Avoid swamping children with toys and goodies, but do respect reasonable requests for gifts. * Encourage children to give gifts, however simple. Fostering generosity in children helps them develop healthy social relationships throughout their lives, Stein says. ASU Alumni Founder's Day Keynoter President Leon Howard. Keynote speaker by Harkles Walker It was 1866, just 3 years out of Slavery. The American Missionary Society, well known throughout the South for promoting education for newly freed Slaves, established the Lincoln Normal School at Marion, Alabama. Out of the vision, inspiration, leadership and hard work of many citizens, Lincoln was moved to Montgomery, where it went through several name changes, emerging one hundred years later with its C resent name, Alabama State Iniversity. William Burns Pateison is credited with the founding of the institution, having served through a transition from a privately supported school to one supported by state funds. On Saturday Evening, April 1, 1989, ASU's eighth president, Dr. Leon Howard was in Cleveland with a message. He was the highlight of the 27th Founder's Day Observance for the Cleveland Chapter of ASU Alumni Association Dr. Howard is an example of a student who has a success stoiy, being a graduate of ASU himself. He adequately related to the theme or the occassion "A Proud Tradition, The Promise of a Bright Future", throughout his more than 40 minute speech. ASU's favorite son president challenged the capacity crowd at the Meditteranean Party Cent dinner dance to dream, "as did those before us, and make your dreams a reality. Keep on striving," he said. "We can turn mountains into gold mines." His speech was upbeat" throughout, and punctuated with numerous quotations. "No pain, no gain , "No sacrifice, no success , "Where there's a will, there's a way," he exclaimed. "Wisdom and vision go hand in hand", "We must buna bridges tor those who will follow us," President Howard continued. Dr. Howard said he presents his views to all new students to the University in a three hour course during Orientation Week. He said, "in all of these strivings we must not forget God." He then launched another series of idioms to drive this point home, for example, "God to me is like the American Express card, don't leave home without it." Dr. Howard closed his speech with this inspirational poem, using Soap Opera titles: "Too many T>ays of Our Lives' have been spent at the end of life. It is time for all of us to be Young and Restless' in our 'Search for Tomorrow'. So you see 'As the World turns', be clear that we don't have but 'One Life To Live', whether its in Cleveland or 'Santa Barbara'. And with that life we must be the 'Guiding Light' in this struggle to build 'Another World' for you, you, you, and 'All My Children". The keynoter was followed on the program by Arthur P. Barnett, Director of Enrollment Management on the Montgomery Alabama campus. Mr. Barnett indicated that he was in the city recruiting. He had just left Heights High School where he found students highly enthusiastic about the predominantly Black institutions. He said, 66 percent of all Black high school graduates attend White institutions, however, 50 percent of all degrees earned come from predominantly Black institutions. "Black colleges are different because teachers care*, he said. Mr. Barnett also visited several schools in the Cleveland Public Schools Systems. Continued to Page 6 Good News On Energy Bills Customers of the East Onio Gas Company will pay about 43 cents less per month for their natural gas during May, June and July, thanks to two reductions in the gas cost recovery portion of customers' bills. The cuts mean the average residential customer will pay about 8 percent less than what they were paying during the same period six years ago. Customers will pay about S29.53 per month during the quarter. 'We work hard at keeping East Ohio's rates among the very lowest in the nation," said Patrick A. Carney, East Ohio's Vice President, Public Affairs. "These new reductions reflect our commitment to the best service at the lowest possible price." The first reduction, which takes effect Wednesday, is a cut of 3.1 cents per thousand cubic feet of gas. The change is due to a reapportionment of gas costs associated with "takeor-pay" contracts. The reapportionment was approved last month by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The second reduction is 5 cents per thousand cubic feet of gas and takes effect May 11, pending PUCO approval. This cut is due in part of a softening of "spot market" gas prices. This second reduction represents East Ohio's regular quarterly adjustment of the gas cost recovery portion of customers' bills. Stark Sheriff In Bind If you think it takes an exceptionally long time to get a Sheriffs Deputy to respond to your call for assistance now, prepare for an even longer wait. Money problems have forced Sheriff J. Babe Stearn to reduce his general road patrol to 2 cars per shift. This reduction does not affect areas with police services contracts. His detectives bureau has also been reduced to 2 investigators. Sheriff Stearn said further cuts may be necessary in the coming months. The Board of Stark County Commissioners allocation this year was slightly over 1988's budget for the Sheriffs Department. However, in February the Sheriff warned that the amount allocated was still not sufficient because it did not reflect the Court mandated increases in jail staffing and services undertaken late last year. He advised the Commissioners at that time that he would have to reduce his road staff and related services if the Board did not provide his department with more money. Since no additional funds could be provided, Sheriff Stearn was forced to pursue several options. One proposal is to further delay tne additional Court ordered jail improvements and increase jail staffing planned for this year. The Sheriff is awaiting the U.S. Federal Court's decision Federal Indictments A Federal Grand Jury returned an Indictment charging Melvin J. Wortman, Jr., with the illegal distribution of cocaine on August 6, 1987, March 10, 1988, and January 13, 1989. According to William J. Edwards - Acting U.S. Attorney, the Indictment alleges three violations of Title 21, Section 841(a) (1), United States Code, sale of cocaine, with each violation carrying a potential penalty of twenty (20) years in prison and a one million ($1,000,000.00) dollar fine. Melvin J. Wortman, Jr. of 457 East South Street, Akron, Ohio, was arrested on March 13, 1989, after a joint investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Summit County Sheriff's Office and the Akron Police Department. Tnis case was presented to the grand jury ny Assistant U.S. Attorney Ronald B. Bakeman. Willian J. Edwards, also announced that a Federal Grand Jury, convening in Cleveland, Ohio, has returned a felony indictment charging Dwight E. Price with the March 7, 1989 robbery of the First National Bank, 1400 S. Arlington Street, Akron, Ohio. Price, age 31, resides at 83 W. North Street in Akron, Ohio. Edwards indicated that a demand note was used in robbing the bank of S830. Pricc was apprehended by special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation a short time after the robbery. The indictment charges Price with a violation of Title 18, Section 2113(a) and carries a tential maximum penalty of years imprisonment and 5250,000 fine. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Samuel A Yannucci following an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Akron, Ohio. on whether it will agree to additional delays. If not, further reductions in the road patrol, detective bureau, communications, civil and public service divisions are possible. Another option under consideration is to severely restrict the department's participation in community activities and events. The money that is available also will not be enough to replace many of the cruisers which have nearly 200,000 miles on them. Additionally, only a small amount of money is available this year for training the deputies. Sheriff Stearn said this concerns him greatly. Without proper training, the county, the Sheriff and his officers face the possibility of citizen law suits. One such case in Michigan resulted in an $? million award against the County. Sheriff Stearn said that so far, all of his attempts to juggle the available money and personnel on paper results in the same answer less protection for the citizens of Stark County. Civil Service Commissioner Mayor Sam Purses has appointed Mr. Leroy Singleterry to serve on the Canton Civil Service Commission. Singleterry's appointment will fill the unexpired term of Rev. Warren Chavers whose term was to expire December 31, 1989. Singleterry, age 56, is retired as Recreation Administrator at Fallsview Psychiatric Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. Singleterry is presently serving as President of the Canton Negro Oldtimers Athletic Association. He is an active member of the Canton Urban League, Omega Fraternity and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. A lifelong Canton resident, Singleterry is a graduate of Kent State University (*71), has conducted Management Seminars at Ohio State University.He is a life member of Antioch Baptist Church and is presently serving as Chairman of Canton's Income Tax Board of Review. Singleterry is the father of 3 daughters and a son and to Leroy Singleterry gether with his wife, Gwendolyn, resides at 1001 - 6th Street S.W., Canton, Ohio. "I feel that in view of his demonstrated skills and ability, Mr. Singleterry will prove to be an outstanding addition to the Commission, and will continue to be a prime asset of our City," said Mayor Purses. Councilman Ed Peel Coleman, and Charles Ede presented resolution Monday to approve Singleterry 's appointment. Canton City Council approved the appointment at Monday, April 10th meeting Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Lee Atwater said today that another drop in the unemployment level among black Americans will be a helpful factor in the Republican Party's effort to reacn out to black Americans. According to Department of Labor statistics, the rate of unemployment among blacks dropped from 1 1.9% in February 1989 to 10.9% last month. "Since 1982, when the Reagan-Bush Administration submitted its first budget, the unemployment rate among blacks has dropped from 18.9% to the current level of 10.9%," said Atwater. "These figures show that our party has provided opportunity for all Americans through sustained economic growth," Atwater continued. "Black Americans have taken an active role in the revitalization of our nation's economy, and these figures are proof that Republican leadership is the key to continued growth and prosperity for the country." Lee Atwater "Even though this drop shows great progress from the figures we inherited from the last Democratic administration, there is still a major difference between the white and black labor force. We must strive to achieve equal employment for all Americans," ne concluded. Elected President Jerome G. McClain, vice president of Society Corporation and manager of Society National Bank's Community Relations Division, has been elected president of the Corporation's newly-formed affiliate, Society Community Development Corporation (SCDC). The announcement was made today by Henry L. Meyer III, chairman of the Board of Directors of Society Community Development Corporation. Meyer is also vice chairman of Society National Bank and executive vice president of Society Corporation. "Jerry's outstanding performance in several assignments, most recently management of Society's Community Finance Office, is well known throughout the bank," Meyer said. "He certainly is the most qualifed individual by training and experience. We're fortunate to nave Jerry lead SCDC in expanding our small business lending activities throughout the state." "This expanding role," Meyer noted, includes working closely with the entrepreneurs whose small business in lowerincome neighborhoods will be the battery of economic generation in the urban communities in greatest needofrevitalization. By working with these businesspeople, by providing them with the credit and credit-related services they need to 'grow' their businesses. Society helps to create new jobs and increase economic social stability." Jerome G. McCIain During his career, he has been involved in numerous civic activities, serving on many boards of directors. He also belongs to several professional and honorary organizations including the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Among his diverse current activities he is a board member and/or officer of the Better Business Bureau, Blacks in Management, Cleveland Action to Support Hous - ing, The Cuyahoga Plan, and the Union Miles Development Corporation. Society Corporation, with assets exceeding $10 billion as of December 31,1 988, is one of the largest bank holding companies in the Midwest. Through its affiliates it engages in commercial banking, consumer banking, mortgage banking and leasing, and provides trust, investment banking and financial data processing services. Briefing The News "Sugar Ray" Robinson Dead Sugar Ray Robinson, age 66, died in a Southern California Hospital T uesday, April 1 2, 1989. Robinson was both a Middle and Welterweight Boxing Champion. Robinson succumbed to Alsheimers Disease, Hypertension, and Diabetes. Robinson has been called 'One of the Greatest* boxers outside of Joe Lewis. Women Found Dead In Car Trunk California Police were investigating the murder of a post office worker found dead inside the trunk of her burning car near the Rose Bowl. Detectives had no leads in the killing of Jo Anne Lacy, 42, a U.S. Postal Service manager, who was discovered in the trunk of her burning 1989 Volvo 760 Turbo said Pasadena police Lt. Van Anthony. Powell Named Full General There's a new full general who is African-American and he will command all Army troops within the United States. Gen. Colin L. Powell, who was the first African- American to serve as White House national security advisor, will head the Forces Command at Fort McPherson, Georgia. Joe Clark Announces Sabbatical From Duties Joe Clark, the Paterson, N.J. high school principal who is the subject of a hit film depicting his disciplinary methods, announced to Associated Press last Monday he will take a paid, six-month sabbatical.

<3V T <> r u 'Ije Reporter ?Akron ? Canton VOL.XXNO.29 ? Cleveland ? Columbus ? Elyria ? Lorain ? Mansfield ? Oberlin ? Ravenna ? Sandusky ? Warren ? Youngstown ? Northeast Ohio APRIL 15, 1989 THRU APRIL 22, 1989 A Cight In Clhe Darkness 25 CLNTS FUR COPY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT TO BE ACHIEVED FOR ALL Our Children Need More Love Children are born with the building blocks to become generous adults. Parents can help ensure that their children's capacity to give is realized by encouraging their generous impluses beginning in early childhood. "We see signs of generosity very early in behavior better described as imitative," said Paul Stein, associate director of the child and adolescent pyschotherapy training program at the Institute of Psychoanalysis in Chicago. While being fed, for example, some babies offer food back to theii; mothers, Stein says. He adds, "The best way to teach generosity is by sincere example, begin ning with how you treat your children and others."Renowned educator and expert on child development, Maria W. Piers, also stresses the importance of setting a good example, but points out that children are naturally selfish and cautions against trying to subdue all of a child^s selfish impulses. She adds that children's selfish impulses begin to deminish after age six as they begin to identify more strongly with their peers than their nts and are particubeingaccepted.'Though preadolescents and adolescents are inclined towart intolerconcerned about ance, they also are growing intellectually and becoming more idealistic; fiercely loyal to friends and causes, hence, generous," Piers says. At this time in their lives, children may be strongly influenced by teachers, clergymen and community group leaders. Highly responsive to reward and praise from valued adults, they can be encouraged to give of themselves for reasons of compliance, Stein says. One way to encourage generosity in school-age children is by involving them in timely community philanthropic efforts. Group seal collection campaigns that raise money for worthy causes are one way to tap into the competitive nature of this age group, giving children the opportunity to "compete to do good," Stein says. This addition to donating a percentage of sales during the promotional period, Scott donates 5 cents for every Universal Product coce (UPC) symbol consumers collect from Scott products and turn in by June 30, 1989. Ronald McDonald Houses are residences were families can stay while their seriously-ill children or youth organization public service project. Piers says, 'Team experiences in giving can help school-age children de velop pride in conquering their self-centeredness." As teenagers begin to be generous on their own, Stein says; parents can encourage teens to volunteer for community service. Until children are ready to give on their own or as part of a group, Piers and Stein offer the following suggestions for fostering generosity in younger children: ?Accept and pretend to enjoy food offered by an infant. *When babies offer you a toy but don't want to relinquish it, simply smile and say thank you. Don't try to take away the toy. Gently encourage toddlers to help with simple household tasks such as folding dinner napkins. ?Encourage three to five-year-old children to help with house choreson a more regular basis. ^Should your child strike another child for taking away a toy, give the other child a substitute plaything, and suggest to your own child less aggressive ways to get a toy back from a playmate. ""Avoid swamping children with toys and goodies, but do respect reasonable requests for gifts. * Encourage children to give gifts, however simple. Fostering generosity in children helps them develop healthy social relationships throughout their lives, Stein says. ASU Alumni Founder's Day Keynoter President Leon Howard. Keynote speaker by Harkles Walker It was 1866, just 3 years out of Slavery. The American Missionary Society, well known throughout the South for promoting education for newly freed Slaves, established the Lincoln Normal School at Marion, Alabama. Out of the vision, inspiration, leadership and hard work of many citizens, Lincoln was moved to Montgomery, where it went through several name changes, emerging one hundred years later with its C resent name, Alabama State Iniversity. William Burns Pateison is credited with the founding of the institution, having served through a transition from a privately supported school to one supported by state funds. On Saturday Evening, April 1, 1989, ASU's eighth president, Dr. Leon Howard was in Cleveland with a message. He was the highlight of the 27th Founder's Day Observance for the Cleveland Chapter of ASU Alumni Association Dr. Howard is an example of a student who has a success stoiy, being a graduate of ASU himself. He adequately related to the theme or the occassion "A Proud Tradition, The Promise of a Bright Future", throughout his more than 40 minute speech. ASU's favorite son president challenged the capacity crowd at the Meditteranean Party Cent dinner dance to dream, "as did those before us, and make your dreams a reality. Keep on striving," he said. "We can turn mountains into gold mines." His speech was upbeat" throughout, and punctuated with numerous quotations. "No pain, no gain , "No sacrifice, no success , "Where there's a will, there's a way," he exclaimed. "Wisdom and vision go hand in hand", "We must buna bridges tor those who will follow us," President Howard continued. Dr. Howard said he presents his views to all new students to the University in a three hour course during Orientation Week. He said, "in all of these strivings we must not forget God." He then launched another series of idioms to drive this point home, for example, "God to me is like the American Express card, don't leave home without it." Dr. Howard closed his speech with this inspirational poem, using Soap Opera titles: "Too many T>ays of Our Lives' have been spent at the end of life. It is time for all of us to be Young and Restless' in our 'Search for Tomorrow'. So you see 'As the World turns', be clear that we don't have but 'One Life To Live', whether its in Cleveland or 'Santa Barbara'. And with that life we must be the 'Guiding Light' in this struggle to build 'Another World' for you, you, you, and 'All My Children". The keynoter was followed on the program by Arthur P. Barnett, Director of Enrollment Management on the Montgomery Alabama campus. Mr. Barnett indicated that he was in the city recruiting. He had just left Heights High School where he found students highly enthusiastic about the predominantly Black institutions. He said, 66 percent of all Black high school graduates attend White institutions, however, 50 percent of all degrees earned come from predominantly Black institutions. "Black colleges are different because teachers care*, he said. Mr. Barnett also visited several schools in the Cleveland Public Schools Systems. Continued to Page 6 Good News On Energy Bills Customers of the East Onio Gas Company will pay about 43 cents less per month for their natural gas during May, June and July, thanks to two reductions in the gas cost recovery portion of customers' bills. The cuts mean the average residential customer will pay about 8 percent less than what they were paying during the same period six years ago. Customers will pay about S29.53 per month during the quarter. 'We work hard at keeping East Ohio's rates among the very lowest in the nation," said Patrick A. Carney, East Ohio's Vice President, Public Affairs. "These new reductions reflect our commitment to the best service at the lowest possible price." The first reduction, which takes effect Wednesday, is a cut of 3.1 cents per thousand cubic feet of gas. The change is due to a reapportionment of gas costs associated with "takeor-pay" contracts. The reapportionment was approved last month by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The second reduction is 5 cents per thousand cubic feet of gas and takes effect May 11, pending PUCO approval. This cut is due in part of a softening of "spot market" gas prices. This second reduction represents East Ohio's regular quarterly adjustment of the gas cost recovery portion of customers' bills. Stark Sheriff In Bind If you think it takes an exceptionally long time to get a Sheriffs Deputy to respond to your call for assistance now, prepare for an even longer wait. Money problems have forced Sheriff J. Babe Stearn to reduce his general road patrol to 2 cars per shift. This reduction does not affect areas with police services contracts. His detectives bureau has also been reduced to 2 investigators. Sheriff Stearn said further cuts may be necessary in the coming months. The Board of Stark County Commissioners allocation this year was slightly over 1988's budget for the Sheriffs Department. However, in February the Sheriff warned that the amount allocated was still not sufficient because it did not reflect the Court mandated increases in jail staffing and services undertaken late last year. He advised the Commissioners at that time that he would have to reduce his road staff and related services if the Board did not provide his department with more money. Since no additional funds could be provided, Sheriff Stearn was forced to pursue several options. One proposal is to further delay tne additional Court ordered jail improvements and increase jail staffing planned for this year. The Sheriff is awaiting the U.S. Federal Court's decision Federal Indictments A Federal Grand Jury returned an Indictment charging Melvin J. Wortman, Jr., with the illegal distribution of cocaine on August 6, 1987, March 10, 1988, and January 13, 1989. According to William J. Edwards - Acting U.S. Attorney, the Indictment alleges three violations of Title 21, Section 841(a) (1), United States Code, sale of cocaine, with each violation carrying a potential penalty of twenty (20) years in prison and a one million ($1,000,000.00) dollar fine. Melvin J. Wortman, Jr. of 457 East South Street, Akron, Ohio, was arrested on March 13, 1989, after a joint investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Summit County Sheriff's Office and the Akron Police Department. Tnis case was presented to the grand jury ny Assistant U.S. Attorney Ronald B. Bakeman. Willian J. Edwards, also announced that a Federal Grand Jury, convening in Cleveland, Ohio, has returned a felony indictment charging Dwight E. Price with the March 7, 1989 robbery of the First National Bank, 1400 S. Arlington Street, Akron, Ohio. Price, age 31, resides at 83 W. North Street in Akron, Ohio. Edwards indicated that a demand note was used in robbing the bank of S830. Pricc was apprehended by special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation a short time after the robbery. The indictment charges Price with a violation of Title 18, Section 2113(a) and carries a tential maximum penalty of years imprisonment and 5250,000 fine. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Samuel A Yannucci following an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Akron, Ohio. on whether it will agree to additional delays. If not, further reductions in the road patrol, detective bureau, communications, civil and public service divisions are possible. Another option under consideration is to severely restrict the department's participation in community activities and events. The money that is available also will not be enough to replace many of the cruisers which have nearly 200,000 miles on them. Additionally, only a small amount of money is available this year for training the deputies. Sheriff Stearn said this concerns him greatly. Without proper training, the county, the Sheriff and his officers face the possibility of citizen law suits. One such case in Michigan resulted in an $? million award against the County. Sheriff Stearn said that so far, all of his attempts to juggle the available money and personnel on paper results in the same answer less protection for the citizens of Stark County. Civil Service Commissioner Mayor Sam Purses has appointed Mr. Leroy Singleterry to serve on the Canton Civil Service Commission. Singleterry's appointment will fill the unexpired term of Rev. Warren Chavers whose term was to expire December 31, 1989. Singleterry, age 56, is retired as Recreation Administrator at Fallsview Psychiatric Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. Singleterry is presently serving as President of the Canton Negro Oldtimers Athletic Association. He is an active member of the Canton Urban League, Omega Fraternity and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. A lifelong Canton resident, Singleterry is a graduate of Kent State University (*71), has conducted Management Seminars at Ohio State University.He is a life member of Antioch Baptist Church and is presently serving as Chairman of Canton's Income Tax Board of Review. Singleterry is the father of 3 daughters and a son and to Leroy Singleterry gether with his wife, Gwendolyn, resides at 1001 - 6th Street S.W., Canton, Ohio. "I feel that in view of his demonstrated skills and ability, Mr. Singleterry will prove to be an outstanding addition to the Commission, and will continue to be a prime asset of our City," said Mayor Purses. Councilman Ed Peel Coleman, and Charles Ede presented resolution Monday to approve Singleterry 's appointment. Canton City Council approved the appointment at Monday, April 10th meeting Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Lee Atwater said today that another drop in the unemployment level among black Americans will be a helpful factor in the Republican Party's effort to reacn out to black Americans. According to Department of Labor statistics, the rate of unemployment among blacks dropped from 1 1.9% in February 1989 to 10.9% last month. "Since 1982, when the Reagan-Bush Administration submitted its first budget, the unemployment rate among blacks has dropped from 18.9% to the current level of 10.9%," said Atwater. "These figures show that our party has provided opportunity for all Americans through sustained economic growth," Atwater continued. "Black Americans have taken an active role in the revitalization of our nation's economy, and these figures are proof that Republican leadership is the key to continued growth and prosperity for the country." Lee Atwater "Even though this drop shows great progress from the figures we inherited from the last Democratic administration, there is still a major difference between the white and black labor force. We must strive to achieve equal employment for all Americans," ne concluded. Elected President Jerome G. McClain, vice president of Society Corporation and manager of Society National Bank's Community Relations Division, has been elected president of the Corporation's newly-formed affiliate, Society Community Development Corporation (SCDC). The announcement was made today by Henry L. Meyer III, chairman of the Board of Directors of Society Community Development Corporation. Meyer is also vice chairman of Society National Bank and executive vice president of Society Corporation. "Jerry's outstanding performance in several assignments, most recently management of Society's Community Finance Office, is well known throughout the bank," Meyer said. "He certainly is the most qualifed individual by training and experience. We're fortunate to nave Jerry lead SCDC in expanding our small business lending activities throughout the state." "This expanding role," Meyer noted, includes working closely with the entrepreneurs whose small business in lowerincome neighborhoods will be the battery of economic generation in the urban communities in greatest needofrevitalization. By working with these businesspeople, by providing them with the credit and credit-related services they need to 'grow' their businesses. Society helps to create new jobs and increase economic social stability." Jerome G. McCIain During his career, he has been involved in numerous civic activities, serving on many boards of directors. He also belongs to several professional and honorary organizations including the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Among his diverse current activities he is a board member and/or officer of the Better Business Bureau, Blacks in Management, Cleveland Action to Support Hous - ing, The Cuyahoga Plan, and the Union Miles Development Corporation. Society Corporation, with assets exceeding $10 billion as of December 31,1 988, is one of the largest bank holding companies in the Midwest. Through its affiliates it engages in commercial banking, consumer banking, mortgage banking and leasing, and provides trust, investment banking and financial data processing services. Briefing The News "Sugar Ray" Robinson Dead Sugar Ray Robinson, age 66, died in a Southern California Hospital T uesday, April 1 2, 1989. Robinson was both a Middle and Welterweight Boxing Champion. Robinson succumbed to Alsheimers Disease, Hypertension, and Diabetes. Robinson has been called 'One of the Greatest* boxers outside of Joe Lewis. Women Found Dead In Car Trunk California Police were investigating the murder of a post office worker found dead inside the trunk of her burning car near the Rose Bowl. Detectives had no leads in the killing of Jo Anne Lacy, 42, a U.S. Postal Service manager, who was discovered in the trunk of her burning 1989 Volvo 760 Turbo said Pasadena police Lt. Van Anthony. Powell Named Full General There's a new full general who is African-American and he will command all Army troops within the United States. Gen. Colin L. Powell, who was the first African- American to serve as White House national security advisor, will head the Forces Command at Fort McPherson, Georgia. Joe Clark Announces Sabbatical From Duties Joe Clark, the Paterson, N.J. high school principal who is the subject of a hit film depicting his disciplinary methods, announced to Associated Press last Monday he will take a paid, six-month sabbatical.